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“ | Sniper Rifle: Bolt-Action. Powerful and accurate rifle with a bolt-action mechanism and magazine containing multiple bullets.
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- — In-Game Description
The Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper is an Sniper Rifle in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It was introduced in Chapter 3: Season 1.
Functionality[]
The Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper is a medium damage Sniper Rifle, with three shots in its magazine. It shoots a fast moving projectile bullet which can deal a significant amount of damage.
Stats[]
Hunter Bolt-Action Snipers range from dealing 90 to 110 damage per shot ( 55.04- 63.36 damage per second). All Hunter Bolt-Action Snipers use Heavy Bullets. The Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper has a headshot multiplier of 2.5x, instantly knocking an enemy down in one shot to the head. In Zero Build, the Rare to Legendary versions can one-shot a player with 250 health.
Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper (Common) | |
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DPS | 57.6 |
DAMAGE | 90 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 3 |
FIRE RATE | 0.64 |
RELOAD TIME | 3.7 |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 90 |
Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper (Uncommon) | |
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DPS | 60.8 |
DAMAGE | 95 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 3 |
FIRE RATE | 0.64 |
RELOAD TIME | 3.5 |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 95 |
Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper (Rare) | |
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DPS | 64 |
DAMAGE | 100 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 3 |
FIRE RATE | 0.64 |
RELOAD TIME | 3.35 |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 100 |
Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper (Epic) | |
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DPS | 67.2 |
DAMAGE | 105 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 3 |
FIRE RATE | 0.64 |
RELOAD TIME | 3.2 |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 105 |
Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper (Legendary) | |
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DPS | 70.4 |
DAMAGE | 110 |
MAGAZINE SIZE | 3 |
FIRE RATE | 0.64 |
RELOAD TIME | 3 |
STRUCTURE DAMAGE | 110 |
The Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper uses a Fast Moving Projectile. The projectile shot from the weapon is affected by gravity.
Obtained[]
From when the weapon was last obtainable in Chapter 3: Season 4
Rarity | Chest | Rare
Chest |
Floor
Loot |
Supply
Drop |
Fishing
(Plain) |
Fishing
(Hole) |
Creative Only |
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Common | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ |
Uncommon | ✓ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ | ✓ |
Rare | ✓ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ | ✓ |
Epic | ✓ | ✓ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ | ✓ | ✓ |
Legendary | ✓ | ✓ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ | ✓ | ✓ |
Strategy Guide[]
- Players should aim above targets at long ranges to compensate for bullet drop. The further the target the higher the player should aim.
- Players should aim in the direction a target is moving at long ranges to compensate for the bullet travel time. The faster and further the target, the further the player should aim.
- In Zero Build playlists, Rare and above Hunter Bolt-Action Snipers can eliminate an enemy in one shot even with 100 health, 100 shield, and 50 overshield. In Battle Royale playlists, any rarity can eliminate an enemy with 100 health and 100 shield.
History[]
Chapter 3: Season 1[]
- Update v19.00: Introduced the Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper in Uncommon, Rare, Epic and Legendary rarities.
- A Common rarity version is also present in Creative, alongside the other weapons.
Chapter 3: Season 3[]
- Update v21.00 Vaulted the Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle.
Chapter 3: Season 4[]
- Update v22.00: Unvaulted the Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle.
- Damage increased from 81/86/90/95/99 to 90/95/100/105/110 and headshot damage increased from 2.0x to 2.5x.
Chapter 4: Season 1[]
- Update v23.00: Vaulted the Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle.
Chapter 4: Season 2[]
- Update v24.00: Increased Projectile Speed by 50%.